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By Amazing Salalah Tourism.
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$616 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Step back in time as you explore the charming old mud houses of Taqah
    • Visit the grave of Mizoon bint Ahmed, the mother of Sultan Qaboos
    • Discover traditional Dhofari architecture at the Kofan Heritage House
    • Engage with the rich heritage displayed in the Generations Connection Museum
    • Enjoy panoramic vistas from Borj Al Asker, coupled with historical context

Activity location

    • Salalah
    • Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Salalah
    • Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

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Taqah Old Town: Walking Tour with local lunch

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$616.17 x 1 AdultNZ$616.17
Total
Price is NZ$616.17
Until Wed, 28 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Kofan Heritage House
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Generations Connection Museum
  • Inclusions
    Admission to Borj Al Asker
  • Inclusions
    Lunch
  • Inclusions
    Bottled drinking water
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Anything else not mentioned in inclusions

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, People with pre-existing medical conditions, Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Discover the historical and cultural heritage of Salalah on a guided walking tour. Visit the grave of Mizoon bint Ahmed, explore the Kofan Heritage House, and enjoy a traditional Omani lunch.

    Start your tour with a visit to the grave of Mizoon bint Ahmed, a significant site honouring the mother of Sultan Qaboos (Ex. Sultan of Oman). Learn about her impactful storey and connection to Oman's royal history.

    Continue to the Kofan Heritage House, a 150-year-old traditional mud house converted into a heritage lodge. Learn about traditional Dhofari architecture and explore artefacts that reflect the lifestyle of the region.

    Next, visit the Generations Connection Museum, the first private museum in Dhofar. Explore its four sections, which showcase local trees, the Bedouin lifestyle, urban culture, and rural traditions, providing a comprehensive view of Omani heritage.

    Conclude your walking tour at Borj Al Asker, an old watchtower with panoramic views and historical significance related to the region's defence. Enjoy a traditional Omani lunch at a nearby restaurant, featuring local dishes that reflect the flavours of the region.

Location

Activity location

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    • Salalah
    • Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Salalah
    • Salalah, Dhofar Governorate, Oman